Samsung Unveils Enhanced Home Theater System with Blu-ray Creating Powerful HD Experience for Consumers

New HT-BD3252 delivers cutting-edge video playback, HD Sound, and diverse
networking
RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J.--(Business Wire)--
Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator
in consumer electronics, today announced the introduction of its new HT-BD3252
home theater system to deliver an enhanced Blu-ray integrated home theater
experience for consumers. The new HT-BD3252 combines a high quality viewing
experience, with powerful audio and an array of advanced networking options in a
boldly designed player that can help convert almost any living space into a
premium HD showroom.

Samsung HT-BD3252 Home Theater System Product Pricing and Availability

* Price: $799
* Availability: August 2009

"Samsung has been offering Blu-ray video and HD audio as an integrated and
powerful home entertainment package for the last two years, and our continuing
drive to bring premium and extraordinarily designed products into consumers`
homes is underscored by the HT-BD3252," said Reid Sullivan, senior vice
president of audio/video and digital imaging marketing, Samsung Electronics
America. "The HT-BD3252 builds on the success of the HT-BD1250 and adds several
performance and ease of use enhancements including rear wireless speakers and
built-in wireless access to the latest streaming and PC-based multimedia
content."

The Samsung HT-BD3252 provides a theater-like sound at home, with an expanded
center channel ensuring clear dialogue reproduction and the inclusion of front
tallboy and wireless rear speakers delivering notable audio presence and
décor-friendly sophisticated style. The system`s 1,000W of total power paired
together with Samsung`s crystal amplifier and unique, bio kelp speaker cones
allows consumers to enjoy improved audio detail and dynamics. Samsung`s Auto
Sound Calibration (ASC) automatically adjusts the speakers to optimum levels and
output depending upon their seating position at the touch of a button.
Additionally, the system supports decoding of the latest HD audio formats,
including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio.

The Samsung HT-BD3252 touts exceptional video playback with its integrated
Blu-ray player, which supports BD-Live interactive content (available on select
Blu-ray discs) using either the wired Ethernet port, or wirelessly with the
included Wi-Fi USB dongle. Consumers can instantly stream the latest SD and HD
content from Netflix and access Pandora`s library of online music right on their
TV (subscriptions required). Starting in the Fall of 2009, BLOCKBUSTER OnDemand
service will become available via a future firmware upgrade. For added
entertainment options, the HT-BD3252 plays a variety of audio and photo files
from a networked PC, a connected USB device, such as a digital camera, or even a
portable drive for big-screen sharing with family and friends. Two HDMI-CEC
inputs allow for simple, high quality connections to other home entertainment
components, while an included iPod/iPhone cradle and onscreen display support
make it easy to navigate favorite video and audio using the HT-BD3252`s remote
control.

Samsung Electronics America`s press releases, video content and product images
are available at www.samsung.com/newsroom.

Specifications

HT-BD3252 Blu-ray Home Theater System
Power * 1000 Watts total output power
Audio * 5.1-Channel
* Smart Volume
* Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro-Logic II, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital True HD, DTS-HD Master Audio
* Rear Wireless Included
Connectivity * Wi-Fi capable with included USB dongle (802.11b/g/n)
* 1 USB 2.0 port with USB HOST functionality
* Made for iPod/iPhone with included cradle, onscreen display support, and remote control navigation
* 1 HDMI-CEC output
* 1 Composite output
* 2 HDMI-CEC inputs
* 1 Optical input
* 1 Ethernet port
Other Features * Crystal Amplifier
* Bio Kelp Speaker Cones
* Energy Star compliant
* BD Wise
* BD Profile 2.0-compliant (BD-Live)
* Plays Netflix SD/HD streaming content (subscription required)
* Plays Pandora streaming audio (subscription required)
* Plays BLOCKBUSTER OnDemand streaming content (via firmware upgrade available in Fall 2009)
* Auto Sound Calibration (ASC) with included microphone
* Wired / wireless PC Streaming of select audio and photo files
Estimated Selling Price * $799
Availability * August 2009

Availability

* August 2009

*Subject to change without notice.

About Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, NJ, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), a
wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., markets a broad range
of award-winning, digital consumer electronics and home appliance products,
including HDTVs, home theater systems, MP3 players, digital imaging products,
refrigerators and washing machines. A recognized innovation leader in consumer
electronics design and technology, Samsung is the HDTV market leader in the U.S.
Please visit www.samsung.com for more information.

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